Senior Data Vendor & Sourcing Leader

G-Research; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is looking for a Senior Data Specialist to oversee data acquisition and drive innovation in financial data research. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data research within the financial industry, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Python and Tableau. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, mentoring team members, and ensuring a supportive data environment for high-level research. The firm offers competitive compensation and an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plus annual bonus

Lunch provided

30 days annual leave

9% company pension contributions

Informal dress code

Comprehensive healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data acquisition and analysis in the financial industry, preferably at a Tier 1 bank or top buy-side institution.
• Proven track record of sourcing financial data sets and developing vendor relationships.
• Excellent skills in building internal and external stakeholder networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of team capabilities in financial data.
• Ensure the data environment supports the firm's research function.
• Mentor and develop colleagues while coordinating projects.

Skills

Data acquisition

Research and analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Statistics or related field

Postgraduate or professional qualification like CFA

Tools

Python

Tableau

Job description

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is looking for a Senior Data Specialist to oversee data acquisition and drive innovation in financial data research. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data research within the financial industry, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Python and Tableau. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, mentoring team members, and ensuring a supportive data environment for high-level research. The firm offers competitive compensation and an inclusive work culture.